With a nod to its nearby neighbor, The Pentagon, fyve restaurant lounge is strategically located close to the seat of power in Washington D.C. Every night this Arlington, Virginia, restaurant’s Chef, Amy Brandwein, displays her passion for cooking with local, seasonal ingredients and presenting them in unique ways. Her menu focuses on Mediterranean flavors and puts her Italian culinary background to use with a number of homemade pasta dishes made with precision. The straightforward but heavenly Fettuccine Al Burro is homemade pasta with butter, parmesan and cracked pepper. Her creative take on surf ‘n’ turf marries seared sea scallop and braised pork belly with a three-apple applesauce, a decadent beginning to any meal. This Arlington restaurant’s signature classic, Amy’s Purse, combines cod with a tomato-cilantro broth and cumin, presented in an aromatic cellophane pouch that is opened tableside. For heartier dishes, a succulent Filet Mignon gets just the right accompaniments with caramelized figs and a gorgonzola cream.
A full wine list representing classic bottles from around the world compliments this exceptional fine dining experience in D.C., with a number of selections hailing from nearby Virginia wineries. Innovative martinis and cocktails, domestic and imported beers and premium spirits round out the fyve lounge beverage menu.
The ambiance of fyve reinterprets elegance in dazzling hues of red and orange and fabrics that introduce an upbeat, contemporary décor. Settees in front of the lounge’s working fireplace create an enticing meet-and-greet atmosphere. Fyve Restaurant Lounge is a perfect blend of innovative design and elevated cuisine.